I love May and June. These are the best months for moving outdoors.

We have the novelty of brighter days. We can do weekend adventures on a school night. The days get longer and the moods get better. We are in our usual routines before summer sends us in different directions.

These months of May and June are when we can laze on the grass after a run and not think about the cold. These are the days when flowers are in bloom, everything is green and generally everything feels lighter – it will finally be t-shirt weather!

I wonder how your last 2 months have gone? Did March and April pass by in a blur of being busy? Or do you feel delighted with all that has happened recently.

We cannot change the past. But we can use it to inspire us to make new plans.

If you are not sure, take yourself mentally to July 1^st and imagine showing someone your photos from these spring into summer months. Are you proud of what you have achieved? Have you had fun? Have you given yourself some time for yourself?

Decide first where you want to be by the end of June and remember we are here to help you every step of the way if you need a helping hand.

Mary x

PS : Our new term start Monday. You can see all the details here as well as all our other upcoming events. Book running classes

Did you see my blog post on '10 things to tell you this May'? If not, check it out for inspiration for how you can get moving these months and have fun while at it! I've also included in it some training plans for the next few months to give you something to focus on.

9th May Running Classes Dublin

14th MAy parkrun and picnic Marlay

20th May Donabate Delights Funrun

26th May Run Technique Donabate

All June More pop-up events

West Cork Summer Retreats

Dublin Marathon Marathon Coaching

July 4 week Term Details coming soon

For a full listing see : all events

Wherever you are this May, do your best to get outside and move. You will always come home feeling better than when you left.

Be sure to drop me a line any time if you have any questions or any ideas of what other ways we could help keep you moving and motivated.

ps: I couldn't resist sending another photo (or two) from our current location - our running retreat here in the south of france. Plenty more pics on our ForgetTheGym community facebook group if you need a little motivation to get going.